Microstrip patch antennas on micromachined low-index materials

Rhonda F. Drayton, Ioannis Papapolymerou, Linda P B Katehi

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Abstract

A variety of approaches have been proposed for improved antenna efficiency where material underneath the patch is modified to alter its electrical properties. In this paper, an alternative approach is proposed which allows for easy implementation using micromachining. The goal of this approach is to develop an effective low index material underneath the antenna while the feeding circuit is kept on the high index one. This approach reduces the value of the effective dielectric constant only in the area under the antenna, since it comprised of a mixed dielectric medium of high index material and air.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1220-1223
Number of pages4
JournalIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
Volume2
StatePublished - Jan 1 1995
EventProceedings of the 1995 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium. Part 4 (of 4) - Newport Beach, CA, USA
Duration: Jun 18 1995Jun 23 1995

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